Full Moons, Supermoons and Lunar Eclipses to Watch in 2026 — Dates, Times and Viewing Tips

New Yorkers (and skywatchers elsewhere) will see 13 full moons in 2026 — including a rare blue moon, three supermoons, a total lunar eclipse and a partial lunar eclipse. Below are the dates, peak illumination times and local moonrise/moonset estimates for each full moon, with visibility notes for the eclipses. Sources include Space.com, the Old Farmer's Almanac and NASA.

Full Moon Calendar and Local Rise/Set Estimates

January — Wolf Moon (Supermoon)

• Date: Jan. 3, 2026 (the first of three supermoons)

February — Snow Moon
Peak illumination: Feb. 1 at 5:09 p.m. ET (Space.com)

• Rochester moonrise/set (Old Farmer's Almanac): rise ~5:12 p.m. Feb. 1; set ~7:30 a.m. Feb. 2
• White Plains moonrise/set: rise ~5:01 p.m. Feb. 1; set ~7:08 a.m. Feb. 2

March — Worm Moon (Total Lunar Eclipse)
Peak illumination: March 3 at 6:38 a.m. ET (Space.com)

• Event: Total lunar eclipse on March 3. Visible across the Americas, East Asia, Australia and the Pacific (NASA).
• Rochester moonrise/set: rise ~5:20 p.m. Mar. 2; set ~6:24 a.m. Mar. 3
• White Plains moonrise/set: rise ~5:07 p.m. Mar. 2; set ~6:05 a.m. Mar. 3

April — Pink Moon
Peak illumination: April 1 at 10:12 p.m. ET (Space.com)

• Rochester moonrise/set: rise ~7:31 p.m. Apr. 1; set ~6:29 a.m. Apr. 2
• White Plains moonrise/set: rise ~7:13 p.m. Apr. 1; set ~6:14 a.m. Apr. 2

May — Flower Moon
Peak illumination: May 1 at 1:23 p.m. ET (Space.com)

• Rochester moonrise/set: rise ~8:39 p.m. May 1; set ~5:36 a.m. May 2
• White Plains moonrise/set: rise ~8:16 p.m. May 1; set ~5:25 a.m. May 2

May — Blue Moon (Micro Moon)
Peak illumination: May 31 at 4:45 a.m. ET (Space.com)

• Note: This is the second full moon in May (a "blue moon") and will be a micro full moon — it will appear slightly smaller than average.
• Rochester: moonrise ~8:39 p.m. May 30; set ~4:35 a.m. May 31
• White Plains: moonrise ~8:14 p.m. May 30; set ~4:27 a.m. May 31

June — Strawberry Moon (Micro Moon)
Peak illumination: June 29 at 7:57 p.m. ET (Space.com)

• Note: Another micro full moon — may look a little smaller than usual.
• Rochester: rise ~9:13 p.m. June 29; set ~4:45 a.m. June 30
• White Plains: rise ~8:48 p.m. June 29; set ~4:38 a.m. June 30

July — Buck Moon
Peak illumination: July 29 at 10:36 a.m. ET (Space.com)

• Rochester: rise ~8:53 p.m. July 29; set ~5:43 a.m. July 30
• White Plains: rise ~8:32 p.m. July 29; set ~5:34 a.m. July 30

August — Sturgeon Moon (Partial Lunar Eclipse)
Peak illumination: Aug. 28 at 12:18 a.m. ET (Space.com)

• Event: Partial lunar eclipse on Aug. 28. Visibility: parts of the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia.
• Rochester: rise ~7:43 p.m. Aug. 27; set ~5:45 a.m. Aug. 28
• White Plains: rise ~7:24 p.m. Aug. 27; set ~5:33 a.m. Aug. 28

September — Corn Moon
Peak illumination: Sept. 26 at 12:49 p.m. ET (Space.com)

• Rochester: rise ~6:47 p.m. Sept. 26; set ~6:56 a.m. Sept. 27
• White Plains: rise ~6:33 p.m. Sept. 26; set ~6:39 a.m. Sept. 27

October — Hunter's Moon
Peak illumination: Oct. 25 at 11:12 p.m. ET (Space.com)

• Rochester: rise ~5:35 p.m. Oct. 25; set ~7:00 a.m. Oct. 26
• White Plains: rise ~5:24 p.m. Oct. 25; set ~6:40 a.m. Oct. 26

November — Beaver Moon (Supermoon)
Peak illumination: Nov. 24 at 9:53 a.m. ET (Space.com)

• Note: This is the second supermoon of 2026.
• Rochester: rise ~4:20 p.m. Nov. 24; set ~7:31 a.m. Nov. 25
• White Plains: rise ~4:13 p.m. Nov. 24; set ~7:06 a.m. Nov. 25

December — Cold Moon (Supermoon)
Peak illumination: Dec. 23 at 8:28 p.m. ET (Space.com)

• Note: This is the third and final supermoon of 2026.
• Rochester: rise ~4:02 p.m. Dec. 23; set ~7:32 a.m. Dec. 24
• White Plains: rise ~3:55 p.m. Dec. 23; set ~7:06 a.m. Dec. 24

What Are Supermoons, Micro Moons and Blue Moons?

Supermoon: Occurs when the Moon is at or near perigee (its closest approach to Earth) at the same time it is full, making it appear somewhat larger and brighter than average (NASA).

This graphic shows the dates of all 13 full moons in 2026, and their common names. This includes an extra full moon, called the blue moon, the second full moon in a single calendar month.

Micro Moon: A full moon that occurs when the Moon is near apogee (its farthest point from Earth), causing it to appear slightly smaller than usual.

Blue Moon: The second full moon in a single calendar month; this happens roughly every two to three years (Space.com). In 2026, May contains a blue moon on May 31.

Viewing Tips

• For eclipses, check local timings and weather forecasts; totality/partial visibility depends on your location.
• Use a low-powered telescope or binoculars for more detail, or simply enjoy with the naked eye — full moons are bright and easy to spot.
• Moonrise and moonset estimates are approximate; consult local almanacs or astronomy apps for precise times at your location.

Credits: Compiled from Space.com, the Old Farmer's Almanac and NASA. Original reporting by Emily Barnes for the USA TODAY Network / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.